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Wheels and tires
Mobility
Recommended tire brands
Certain makes of tire are recommended by
BMW for each tire size. They are marked with a
clearly visible BMW designation on the sidewall
of the tire.
When properly used, these tires meet the high-
est standards in terms of safety and handling
characteristics.
Special characteristics of winter tires
BMW recommends winter tires for driving on
winter roads or at temperatures below +45
7/
+7 6. Although all-season M+S tires provide
better winter traction th an summer tires, they
generally fail to provide the same levels of cold-
weather performance as winter tires.
Pay attention to speed
Always comply with the speed limit for the
winter tires mounted on your car; failure
to do so could result in tire damage and
accidents. <
If the car is capable of speeds higher than that
permitted for the winter ti res, a label stating the
maximum permitted speed for the mounted
tires must be displayed in your field of view.
Specialist tire dealers and your BMW center
can supply these labels.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Always
protect tires against all co ntact with oil, grease
and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation
pressure indicated on th e sidewall of the tire.
Swapping wheels between axles
BMW advises against swapping wheels
between the front and rear axles, even if all tires
have the same size, as th is could impair driving
characteristics. If the tires are of mixed sizes,
swapping wheels between the axles is not
permissible.
Run-flat tires
The symbol identifying run- flat tires is a circle
with the letters RSC on the sidewall.
Run-flat tires comprise a conditionally self-
supporting tire and a special rim. The reinforce-
ment in the sidewalls en sures that the tire can
continue to be used su bject to certain restric-
tions, even if depressurized.
For information on continuing to drive with a flat
tire, refer to Indication of a flat tire on page92.
Snow chains
Only certain fine-link snow chains have been
tested by BMW, classified as safe for use and
recommended. Consult your BMW center for
more information. Snow chains must be
mounted in pairs and on the rear wheels only.
Observe the manufacturer's instructions when
mounting snow chains. Do not exceed a speed
of 30 mph/50 km/h with chains.
Do not initialize the Flat Tire Monitor if
snow chains are mounted; otherwise, the
instrument might issue an incorrect reading.
When driving with snow chains, you may find it
helpful to activate DT C temporarily, refer to
page 89.<

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Engine compartment
Mobility
Releasing
Pull the lever.
Opening
To avoid damage, make sure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield
before you open the engine compartment. Do
not open the engine hood before the engine has
cooled down; otherwise, injuries may result. <
Press the release handle and open the hood.
Closing
Close the hood from a height of approx. 16 in/
40 cm with momentum. It must be clearly heard
to engage. Make sure that the
closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may
result.
If you see any signs while driving your vehicle
that the hood is not comp letely closed, stop at
once and close it securely. <
Engine oil
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
driving style and operating conditions; for
example, the engine oil consumption is signifi-
cantly higher with a very sporty driving style.
For this reason, regularly check the oil level
after each time you refuel.
Checking oil level
Your car is equipped with an electronic oil-level
monitor.
For precise measurement and display of the oil
level, the engine must be at operating tempera-
ture, i.e. following at least 6.2 miles/10 km of
uninterrupted driving. Yo u can have the oil level
displayed while you are driving, or while the
vehicle is at a standstill on a level surface and
the engine is running.
Display in the instrument cluster
1. Push button 1 in the turn signal/high beam
lever up or down repeatedly until the appro-
priate symbol is shown in the display,
accompanied by the word "OIL".

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MobilityMaintenance
Socket for Onboard
Diagnosis OBD
The socket for onboard diagnosis should
only be used by your BMW center or at a
workshop that works according to BMW repair
procedures with correspondingly trained per-
sonnel and by otherwise authorized personnel;
otherwise, use can result in malfunctioning of
the vehicle.<
Coupe:
Convertible:
On the driver's side is an OBD socket for check-
ing components relevant to the composition of
the vehicle's emissions.
Emissions
The warning lamp lights up:
The vehicle is producing higher emis-
sions. The trip can be continued. Have
the car checked as soon as possible.
Canadian models display this warning
lamp.
The lamp flashes under certain condi-
tions. This indicates ex cessive misfiring in the
engine. If this happens, you should reduce your
speed and visit your nearest BMW center as
soon as possible. Severe engine misfiring can
quickly lead to serious damage of emissions-
related components, especially the catalytic
converter.
The warning lamp lights up if the fuel
cap is not properly tightened and the
OBD system assumes that fuel vapor
is escaping. Make sure that the fuel cap is cor-
rectly positioned and cl ose it until it audibly
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MobilityCare
Driving into an automatic car wash
Perform the following steps to ensure that the
vehicle can roll:
Manual transmission:
1.Shift into neutral.
2. Release parking brake, refer to page 63.
3. Switch off the engine.
4. Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
Automatic transmission:
1. Insert the remote cont rol into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2. Shift selector lever into position N.
3. Release parking brake, refer to page 63.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch:
1. Insert the remote cont rol into the ignition
lock, even with Comfort Access.
2. Shift selector lever into position N.
3. Release parking brake, refer to page 63.
4. Switch off the engine.
5. Leave the remote control in the ignition
lock.
The transmission is switched into position P:
> Automatically after approx. 30 minutes
> If you remove the infrared remote control
from the ignition lock
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo and
rinse away with water.
Thaw ice with a de-icer and do not use an ice
scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the
brakes briefly to dry them; otherwise,
water can reduce braking efficiency over the
short term and the brake discs can corrode. <
R e m o v e r e s i d u e s o n t h e windows completely in
order to prevent impaired vision due to smear
formation and to reduce wiper noise and wiper
blade wear.
Vehicle care
Care products
BMW recommends using BMW cleaning and
care products since they have been tested and
approved for this purpose.
Follow the instructions on the packaging.
When cleaning inside the vehicle, always
open the doors and windows. Only use prod-
ucts designed for cleaning vehicles. Cleaning
agents can contain substa nces that are danger-
ous or hazardous to your health. <
Vehicle paintwork
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
regions with elevated levels of air pollution or
natural contaminants such as tree sap or pollen
can impact vehicle paintwork. The frequency
and scope of car care should be adapted
accordingly.
Immediately remove particularly corrosive sub-
stances such as spilled fuel, oil, grease, or bird
droppings to prevent damage to the paintwork.
Leather care
Frequently remove dust from the leather using
a cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, dust and road grit in the pores and
folds of the leather will otherwise have an abra-
sive effect, resulting in increased wear and
causing the leather surf ace to become brittle
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Care
Mobility
In order to prevent staining, e.g due to clothing,
clean the leather approximately every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather
more frequently as it
shows dust and dirt more noticeably.
Use BMW Premium Leather Care since dirt and
grease will otherwise slow ly affect the protec-
tive layer of the leather.
Suitable care products are available at your
BMW center.
Upholstery care
Regularly vacuum with a vacuum cleaner.
To remove severe spots such as beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or lint-free microfiber
cloth and suitable interior cleaners.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using a
sweeping motion. Avoid strong rubbing.
Opened Velcro fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the
seat covers. Ensure that Velcro fasteners are
closed. <
Care of special parts
Light-alloy wheels
When cleaning on the vehicle, use only neutral
rim cleaner with a pH value of 5 to 9. Do not use
coarse cleansers and do not use steam clean-
ers at temperatures greater than 140 7/60 6.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Aggressive, acid-containing, or strongly alka-
line cleaning agents can destroy the protective
coating of nearby components such as the
brake discs.
Chrome look surfaces
Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia-
tor grill or door handles with copious quantities
of water and possibly a shampoo additive, par-
ticularly when roads ar e treated with deicing
salt.
Rubber parts
Treat only with water or rubber care products.
Do not use silicon-containing care products on
rubber seals; otherwis e, noise and damage
could occur.
Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood trim an d fine wood parts only
with a damp cloth. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Plastic parts
These include:
>Imitation leather surfaces
> Roofliner
> Lamp glasses
> Display pane of instrument cluster
> Parts spray painted matte black
> Painted parts in the passenger
compartment
Use a microfibre cloth for cleaning.
Moisten the cloth slightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner. Do not use any cleaners that contain alco-
hol or solvents such as lacquer thinner,
cold cleaning agents, fuel, and the like; other-
wise, you may damage the surfaces. <
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Do not clean chemic ally, as this may
destroy the webbing. <
Only clean with a mild soap solution in the
installed state.
Only reel in seat belts when they are dry.

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Te c h n i c a l d a t a
Reference
Weights
Coupe
Convertible
Capacities
128i135i
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,134/1,875 4,255/1,930
> with automatic transmi ssion lbs/kg 4,211/1,910 –
> Sport automatic transmis-
sion with double clutch lbs/kg – 4,321/1,960
Load lbs/kg 794/360 794/360
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,028/920 2,116/960
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,293/1,040 2,293/1,040
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg 165/75 165/75
Trunk capacity cu ft/liters 13.1/370 13.1/370
128i135i
Approved gross weight
> with manual transmission lbs/kg 4,398/1,995 4,542/2,060
> with automatic transmi ssion lbs/kg 4,475/2,030 –
> Sport automatic transmis-
sion with double clutch lbs/kg – 4,608/2,090
Load lbs/kg 750/340 750/340
Approved front axle load lbs/kg 2,050/930 2,161/980
Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,467/1,119 2,469/1,120
Approved roof load capacity lbs/kg – –
Trunk capacity cu ft/liters 9.1-10.7/260-305 9.1-10.7/260-305
Notes
Fuel tank: US gal/liters approx. 14.0/53 Fuel recommendations: page221
including reserve of US gal/liters approx. 2.1/8.0

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ReferenceEverything from A to Z
Everything from A to Z
Index
A
ABS Antilock Brake
System 89
Acceleration assistant, refer to Launch Control 70
Accessories, refer to Vehicle equipment 5
Accident, reporting, refer to
Emergency Request 250
Activated-charcoal filter 109
Active steering 96
Adaptive Light Control 101
Additives
– coolant 235
– engine oil 235
Address, entering 134,140
Address for navigation
– entering 134
Adjusting temperature 107
Airbags 97
– sitting safely 49
– warning lamp 98
Air conditioner 106
Air distribution
– automatic 107
Airing, refer to Ventilation 109
Air outlets, refer to Air vents 106
Air pressure, checking, refer to Tire inflation
pressure 223
Air recirculation, refer to Recirculated air mode 108
Air vents 106
Air volume 108
AKI, refer to Fuel grade 221Alarm system
38
– avoiding unintentional alarms 40
– interior motion sensor 39
– switching off an alarm 39
– tilt alarm sensor 39
Albums in music collection 175
ALL program 108
All-season tires, refer to Winter tires 231
AM, waveband 157
Ambient air, refer to Recirculated air mode 108
Antifreeze
– coolant 235
– washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System
ABS 89
Anti-theft alarm system, refer
to Alarm system 38
Appointments, refer to Calendar 207
Approved axle loads, refer to Weights 259
Approved engine oils 235
Approved gross vehicle weight, refer to W

eights259
Apps 216
Armrest, refer to Center armrest 115
Arrival time
– computer 78
Ashtray 116
Assistance systems, refer to
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 89 AUC Automatic recirculated
air control 108
Audible instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 145
Audio 154
– controls 154
– switching on/off 154
– tone control 155
– volume 155
Automatic
– air distribution 107
– air volume 107
– cruise control 73
– headlamp control 100
Automatic car washes 239
Automatic climate control 106
Automatic curb monitor 56
Automatic high beams and
low beams, refer to High-
beam Assistant 102
Automatic lamps
– refer to Welcome lamps 101
Automatic recirculated air
control AUC 108
Automatic Service Request 215
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– selector lever lock 64
– shiftlock 64
– towing 252
– tow-starting 252
AUTO program for automatic climate control 107
AUX-In connection 177
Available services 216
Average fuel consumption 77
– setting the units 80

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Everything from A to Z
Reference
Connecting an MP3 player,
refer to AUX-In
connection 177
Connecting an MP3 player, refer to USB audio
interface 178
Connecting vacuum cleaner, refer to Connecting
electrical appliances 117
Consumption, refer to Average fuel
consumption 77
Contacts 202
– deleting 204,211
– exporting/importing 211
– new contact 203
Control Center, refer to iDrive 20
Control Display 20,21
Control Display, refer to iDrive
– switching on/off 21
Controller, refer to iDrive 20
Controls and displays 12
Convenient opening and closing
– windows 34
– windows with Comfort Access 40
– with Comfort Access 40
Convenient start, refer to Starting the engine 62
Convertible
– rollover protection system 99
– top 44
– wind deflector 47
Convertible top
– convenient opening 34
Convertible top care 242
Coolant 235
– checking level 236
– filling 236
Coolant temperature 236
Cooling, maximum 107Cooling fluid, refer to
Coolant 235
Corner-illuminating lamps 102
Cornering light, refer to
Adaptive Light Control 101
Courtesy lamps 104
Criteria for route 143
Cross-hairs in navigation139
Cruise control 73
Cruising range 77
Cupholders 116
Curb weight, refer to Weights 259
Current fuel consumption 77
Cu rrent playback
– e

xternal devices 180
– in music collection 174
Customer Relations 215
D
Dashboard, refer to
Cockpit 12
Dashboard lighting, refer to
Instrument lighting 104
Data, technical
– capacities 259
– dimensions 258
– weights 259
Data memory 7
Data transfer 216
Date
– setting 84
– setting format 84
Daytime running lights, switch positions 101
DBC Dynamic Brake Control 89
Deactivating front passenger
airbags 97
Deadlocking, refer to Locking 34 Defect
– door lock
36
– fuel filler flap 221
Defining a home address 203
Defogging windows 109
Defrosting windows 109
Defrosting windows and removing condensation 109
Defrosting windshield, refer to Defrosting windows 109
Defrost position, refer to
Defrosting windows 109
Destination, entering by town/ city name 134
Destination address
– entering 134,140
Destination entry via BMW Assist 139
Destination for navigation
– entering by voice 140
– entering via map 139
– entry 134
– home address 137
– manual entry 134
Destination guidance 143
– bypassing a route section 144
– changing specified
route 143
– continuing 143
– starting 143
– voice instructions 145
– volume of voice instructions 145
Differential, breaking in 124
Digital clock 75,82
Digital compass 113
Digital radio, refer to HD Radio 159
Dime nsion

s258
Directional indicators, refer to Turn signals 71
Direction instructions, refer to
Voice instructions 145

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Directory for navigation, refer
to Address book 136
Display, refer to Control Display 20
Displaying contact
pictures 203
Display lighting, refer to Instrument lighting 104
Displays, refer to Instrument cluster 14
Displays and controls 12
Disposal
– of coolant 235
– remote control battery 42
– vehicle battery 249
Distance, refer to
Computer 78
Distance remaining to service, refer to Service
requirements 80
Distance to destination, refer to Computer 78
Distance warning, refer to Park Distance Control
PDC 88
Door key, refer to Integrated key/remote control 32
Door lock 36
Door lock, confirmation signals 35
Doors, manual operation 36
DOT Quality Grades 228
Draft-free ventilation 109
Drinks holders, refer to
Cupholders 116
Drive mode 68
Drive-off assistance, refer to
DSC 89
Drive-off assistant 90
Driving dynamics control 69
Driving lamps, refer to Parking lamps/low beams 100
Driving notes 124
Driving off on hills, refer to Drive-off assistant 90Driving stability control
systems 89
Driving through water 126
Driving tips, refer to Driving notes 124
Dry air, refer to Air conditioning 109
DSC Dynamic Stability
Control 89
DTC Dynamic Traction Control 90
– indicator lamps 90
DVD
– country codes 168
– settings 169
– video playback 168
DVD menu 169
DVD player, refer to CD player 166
DVD video 168
D y

namic Brake Control
DBC 89
Dynamic destination guidance 149
Dynamic Stability Control
DSC 89
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 90
– indicator lamps 90
E
EBV Electronic brake-force
distribution 89
Eject button, see buttons on the CD/DVD player 154
Electrical defect
– 7-gear Sport automatic transmission with double
clutch 69
Electrical malfunction
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
Electronic brake-force distribution EBV 89Electronic oil level check
233
Electronic Stability Program
ESP, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 89
E-mail 206
Emergency operation, refer to Manual operation
– door lock 36
– fuel filler flap 221
– transmission lock, automatic transmission 66
Emergency release, trunk lid 38
Emergency Request 250
Emergency services, refer to Roadside Assistance 251
Energy, saving
– saving fuel 124
Engine
– breaking in 124
– starting 62
– starting, Comfort Access 40
– switching off 63
Engine compartment 232
Engine coolant, refer to
Coolant 235
Engine oil
– adding 235
– additives 235
– alternative oil types 235
– approved engine oils 235
– BMW Maintenance System 237
– checking level 233
– intervals between changes, refer to Service
requirements 80
Engine oil level, checking 233
Engine starting, refer to Starting the engine 62
Entering the postal code for navigation 135
Entry map for destination 139
Equalizer, tone control 155

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Reference
ESP Electronic Stability
Program, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC 89
Exhaust system, refer to Hot exhaust system 126
Exterior mirrors 55
– adjusting 55
– automatic dimming
feature 56
– automatic heating 56
– folding in and out 55
External devices 177
– random sequence 180
Eyes
– for tow-starting and towing away 252
– for tying down loads 128
F
Failure messages, refer to
Check Control 84
Failure of an electrical consumer 249
False alarm, refer to Avoiding
unintentional alarms 40
Fastening safety belts, refer to Safety belts 54
Fastest route for navigation 143
Fast forward
– CD player 168
Filter of automatic climate control, refer to Microfilter/
activated charcoal filter 109
First aid pouch 251
Fixture for remote control,
refer to Ignition lock 61
Flash when locking/ unlocking 35
Flat tire
– run-flat tires 231
– tire pressure monitor
TPM 92 Flat Tire Monitor FTM
91
– indicating a flat tire 92
– initializing the system 91
– system limits 91
Flat tires, refer to Tire
condition 229
FM, waveband 157
Fog lamps 103
– indicator lamp 15,104
Footwell lamps 104
For your own safety 5
Free memory capacity, music collection 176
Front airbags 97
Front seat adjustment 50
Frost on windows, refer to
Defrosting windows 109
FTM, refer to Flat Tire Monitor 91
Fuel 221
– gauge 76
– high-quality brands 221
– quality 221
– specifications 221
– tank contents, refer to
Capacities 259
Fuel clock, refer to Fuel gauge 76
Fuel consumption indicator, refer to Average fuel
consumption 77
Fuel consumption statistics, refer to Average fuel
consumption 77
Fuel display, refer to Fuel gauge 76
Fuel filler flap 220
– releasing in the event of electrical malfunction 221
Fuses 249
G
Garage door opener, refer to
Integrated universal remote
control 111 Gasoline, refer to Required
fuel 221
Gasoline display, refer to Fuel gauge 76
Gas station
recommendations 145
Gear indicator, automatic transmission 64
Gear shifting
– automatic transmission 64
– manual transmission 64
Gearshift lever 67
– automatic transmission with Steptronic 64
– manual transmission 64
General driving notes 125
Glass roof, electric 43
– convenient opening and closing with Comfort
Access 40
– opening, closing 43
– pinch protection system 44
– remote control 34
– tilting 43
Glove compartment 115
GPS navigation, refer to Navigation system 132
Grills, refer to Air vents 106
Gross vehicle weight, refer to Weights 259
H
Halogen lamps
– replacing bulbs 244
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 63
Hands-free system 197
Hands-free system, refer to Microphone for hands-free
mode 16
Hazard warning flashers 16
HD Radio 159
Head airbags 97

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